Beautifully updated residence abounds in sprawling views of Sarasota Bay, John Ringling Bridge and the twinkling lights of downtown! Fall in love with the direct-bay location of this five-bedroom Bird Key residence. Nestled among priva... more.te gardens, wrought-iron gates and stone walkways, ready for you to make it your own. Recent renovations include a newer roof (2004), impact-glass windows and sliders (2004, all east-facing equipped with hurricane shutters), lightening prevention system (2008), whole-house surge protector and a new carriage house. Travertine marble flooring flows throughout the first floor, offering a living room with gas fireplace, formal dining with built-in buffet, and an expansive great room with a striking tongue and groove vaulted ceiling, aa well as French door access to the lanai. The cook’s kitchen was redone in 2004, featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in Wolf ovens and cooktop, warming drawer, full-size wine cooler, island with prep sink and breakfast nook. Three guest suites are just off the living room, each with its own courtyard access. Relax the day away on the second, master level. The entire floor is devoted to your comfort, offering a separate office with built-in desks, loft-style reading niche, his and her walk-in closets and a bayfront terrace. Enjoy the perfect ending to any day on the brick pavered lanai. The salt-water swimming pool and spa are a few steps from boat dockage and lift on sailboat waters.